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Old 12-22-2018, 06:16 AM
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guys greetings,
i own fx4 2013 appearance package with 6.2 engine however, they come with manual side mirror not power fold mirror i would like to add this feature on my truck in the most easiest way

can someone tell me how to do that and possible can that be done with pictures

thank you guys
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I THINK all the wiring is there. You just have to get the right switch and the mirrors. Be ready to pee yourself when you see what they cost.
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The wiring for the lights and glass movement will transfer. You will have to add the wiring for the power fold. It's not rocket science though. You just have to add a fuse tap and run the wiring up under the dash. I got my upgrade set from 1A Auto. It was 400 and change a couple of years back. Install took me a couple of hours. If you give them a ring, they can help you decide which set will be best for your specific truck.

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Here are mine

Here is one of their various how to videos to supplement the instructions that come with the mirrors:
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As Joe recommended check out Trail Ridge mirrors on www.1aauto.com. There are many positive reviews on the forum which persuaded me to purchase the tow mirrors. I just installed them about a month ago and am very happy with them. Make sure you check the features/ description because some are meant to be a direct replacement and some are meant to be upgrades. AM-AutoParts sells them cheaper on eBay with the only difference being a lifetime warranty vs a 10yr warranty. The companies I believe are related because they're located in the same town in MA and the descriptions and pictures of all the mirrors are identical. The description on eBay does not list Trail Ridge, but when I received my mirrors they were in Trail Ridge boxes.

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1auto no longer have these parts

plus from where i can get the wires i dont want to trim the interior i want to use the original switch
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Originally Posted by Driftboater
As Joe recommended check out Trail Ridge mirrors on www.1aauto.com. There are many positive reviews on the forum which persuaded me to purchase the tow mirrors. I just installed them about a month ago and am very happy with them. Make sure you check the features/ description because some are meant to be a direct replacement and some are meant to be upgrades. AM-AutoParts sells them cheaper on eBay with the only difference being a lifetime warranty vs a 10yr warranty. The companies I believe are related because they're located in the same town in MA and the descriptions and pictures of all the mirrors are identical. The description on eBay does not list Trail Ridge, but when I received my mirrors they were in Trail Ridge boxes.
they no longer the the parts
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Originally Posted by Joe F
The wiring for the lights and glass movement will transfer. You will have to add the wiring for the power fold. It's not rocket science though. You just have to add a fuse tap and run the wiring up under the dash. I got my upgrade set from 1A Auto. It was 400 and change a couple of years back. Install took me a couple of hours. If you give them a ring, they can help you decide which set will be best for your specific truck.

https://www.1aauto.com/

Here are mine
https://youtu.be/CZuHUSppV-I

Here is one of their various how to videos to supplement the instructions that come with the mirrors:
https://youtu.be/rCGSd9C9lLs
1auto no longer have these parts

plus from where i can get the wires i dont want to trim the interior i want to use the original switch
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Not sure what you mean by they no longer have these parts. They seem to have more of a selection now than when I ordered mine.

https://www.1aauto.com/search?q=mirr...013&model=1521
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Originally Posted by Joe F
Not sure what you mean by they no longer have these parts. They seem to have more of a selection now than when I ordered mine.

https://www.1aauto.com/search?q=mirr...013&model=1521
i mean the upgradable parts from manual to power folded
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Are you saying you want to keep your current mirrors and change the insides of them? That is seldom done, people just replace with an entire new mirror. That's how you "upgrade".


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